I use top of the line professional cameras, lenses, editing software and lighting.
I have always used Canon cameras and Lenses since my first camera and love the quality and results. Canon has never failed me!
I always carry a backup camera and a variety of lenses – just keep on shooting no matter what!
I use Adobe software (Lightroom, Photoshop and Creative Suite for video editing) and have a solid backup system. Every photo is backed up to 3 locations as soon as I get home from a shoot.
I have never lost a client’s photos!
Here is a partial list of my Equipment:
Canon 5d MkIV full frame DSLR
This year I started updating to the MkIV – my III is a backup and will be updated as soon as I can afford it! The IV is a wonderful camera and perfect for portrait and wedding photography. I actually spent a lot of time wondering if I should move to the IV because I saw so much negative news from the gear heads on the internet. Every post put down the Canon and found a comparison camera that was better in some way – the Nikon has higher resolution; the Sony has more dynamic range; the Fuji is smaller and lighter… what I started to realize was that yes, the Canon 5d was not the best camera in every individual parameter. However, no other camera pulls together so many world class features in one package. Overall, I think the 5d is the single best camera out there today.
Canon 5d MkIII full frame DSLR
Lenses
I use a mix of zoom and prime lenses. Zoom lenses are perfect for capturing a fast paced wedding. You don’t have time to move around and frame a shot so you use the zoom. I also have a variety of prime lenses. Prime lenses shine in image quality and have more light gathering capability (think dark churches where you cannot use flash).
Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L II
This is the almost perfect zoom lens! The 70-200 is great for low light situations where you cannot use a flash and want to stay back from the wedding or event. It’s wonderful for portraits. It’s big and expensive but I would not go out without it!
Canon 24-105 f/4 L
A great versatile zoom with a nice range and produces wonderful colors and saturation. While many people use the 24-70 f/2.8 lens I prefer the extra reach of the 105mm. With the Canon 5d camera’s high ISO quality I have no problem with the slower lens. If I need more light I would rather use one of my prime lenses.
Canon 16-35 f/4 L
I use this for wide angle shots like when you have a big group. Beautiful lens with wonderful colors and range.
Canon 135mm f/2 L
My most dreamy portrait lens! At f/2 this lens generates an image that is hard to describe. If it broke I would order another instantly!
Canon 35mm f/1.4 L
My newest lens and becoming my favorite. I think 35mm is about perfect for my full frame camera – the frame is how I see the world. The f/1.4 aperture gathers 4 times the light of an f/2.8 lens and gives beautiful results. There is just an amazing quality to this lens that you cannot get from any zoom!
Canon 85mm f/1.8
85mm is a classic portrait focal length which is very pleasing. While this is not an “L” series lens it is still one of the best quality lenses I own. I would highly recommend this lens to any new photographer because of the great quality and reasonable price. The f/1.2 is a better lens – if you can afford it!
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
The 100mm does double duty. It is a “macro” or close focusing lens which is wonderful for wedding rings, flowers and other small details. It also can be used for a portrait lens if the 85mm is too wide for the picture.
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8
A super wide angle lens. I use it for church interior pictures or large rooms. One of the widest lenses you can get without being a “fish eye” lens. Manual focus and aperture but I am not sure the focus really does anything! I also use this lens for star pictures and night photos.
Flash and Lighting
I use a variety of flashes including Canon and Yongnuo. Lately I have been using the Yougnuo 600EX-RT flashes along with the Yonhnuo transmitter. The flashes are inexpensive, powerful and (so far) pretty reliable. The transmitter allows wireless flash control from 600 feet away. I use a variety of softboxes and modifiers and can light everything from an individual to a large group. For video I use a range of tungsten, fluorescent and LED lights.
I use top of the line professional cameras, lenses, editing software and lighting.
I have always used Canon cameras and Lenses since my first camera and love the quality and results. Canon has never failed me!
I always carry a backup camera and a variety of lenses – just keep on shooting no matter what!
I use Adobe software (Lightroom, Photoshop and Creative Suite for video editing) and have a solid backup system. Every photo is backed up to 3 locations as soon as I get home from a shoot.
I have never lost a client’s photos!
Here is a partial list of my Equipment:
Canon 5d MkIV full frame DSLR
This year I started updating to the MkIV – my III is a backup and will be updated as soon as I can afford it! The IV is a wonderful camera and perfect for portrait and wedding photography. I actually spent a lot of time wondering if I should move to the IV because I saw so much negative news from the gear heads on the internet. Every post put down the Canon and found a comparison camera that was better in some way – the Nikon has higher resolution; the Sony has more dynamic range; the Fuji is smaller and lighter… what I started to realize was that yes, the Canon 5d was not the best camera in every individual parameter. However, no other camera pulls together so many world class features in one package. Overall, I think the 5d is the single best camera out there today.
Canon 5d MkIII full frame DSLR
Lenses
I use a mix of zoom and prime lenses. Zoom lenses are perfect for capturing a fast paced wedding. You don’t have time to move around and frame a shot so you use the zoom. I also have a variety of prime lenses. Prime lenses shine in image quality and have more light gathering capability (think dark churches where you cannot use flash).
Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L II
This is the almost perfect zoom lens! The 70-200 is great for low light situations where you cannot use a flash and want to stay back from the wedding or event. It’s wonderful for portraits. It’s big and expensive but I would not go out without it!
Canon 24-105 f/4 L
A great versatile zoom with a nice range and produces wonderful colors and saturation. While many people use the 24-70 f/2.8 lens I prefer the extra reach of the 105mm. With the Canon 5d camera’s high ISO quality I have no problem with the slower lens. If I need more light I would rather use one of my prime lenses.
Canon 16-35 f/4 L
I use this for wide angle shots like when you have a big group. Beautiful lens with wonderful colors and range.
Canon 135mm f/2 L
My most dreamy portrait lens! At f/2 this lens generates an image that is hard to describe. If it broke I would order another instantly!
Canon 35mm f/1.4 L
My newest lens and becoming my favorite. I think 35mm is about perfect for my full frame camera – the frame is how I see the world. The f/1.4 aperture gathers 4 times the light of an f/2.8 lens and gives beautiful results. There is just an amazing quality to this lens that you cannot get from any zoom!
Canon 85mm f/1.8
85mm is a classic portrait focal length which is very pleasing. While this is not an “L” series lens it is still one of the best quality lenses I own. I would highly recommend this lens to any new photographer because of the great quality and reasonable price. The f/1.2 is a better lens – if you can afford it!
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
The 100mm does double duty. It is a “macro” or close focusing lens which is wonderful for wedding rings, flowers and other small details. It also can be used for a portrait lens if the 85mm is too wide for the picture.
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8
A super wide angle lens. I use it for church interior pictures or large rooms. One of the widest lenses you can get without being a “fish eye” lens. Manual focus and aperture but I am not sure the focus really does anything! I also use this lens for star pictures and night photos.
Flash and Lighting
I use a variety of flashes including Canon and Yongnuo. Lately I have been using the Yougnuo 600EX-RT flashes along with the Yonhnuo transmitter. The flashes are inexpensive, powerful and (so far) pretty reliable. The transmitter allows wireless flash control from 600 feet away. I use a variety of softboxes and modifiers and can light everything from an individual to a large group. For video I use a range of tungsten, fluorescent and LED lights.